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Instrument Type: Violin
Bow Type: —
Year: 1855
Price: Sold
Maker: Gand frères
Description: Gand frères Description: 35.7 cm back length, Sons, pupils and successors of Charles Francois. These brothers made a fair number of beautifully finished works of considerable richness of tone. Appointed repairer, etc. to the King and the Conservatoire. Gand frères obtained the first class medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1855. Received the decoration of “Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur” 1862. The product of these clever brothers have always been held in the highest esteem. This particular Gand is of the highest calibre of their work. Excellent condition at this time. Rich and powerful tone. Excellent projection and power. Formerly owned by the renowned violinist, Sidney Sharp. Violin is numbered # 81 on the label, 1855.